TABLE 1

Effects of BBR and 6-F-BBR, 6-Cl-BBR, and 6-Br-BBR on SUA levels in oxonate-induced hyperuricemic rats (mean ± S.D., n = 8)

GroupDoseSUA
7 Days8 Days
mg/kg
Normal control76.4 ± 6.275.4 ± 4.6
Hyperuricemic control74.7 ± 4.8254.1 ± 21.2a
Hyperuricemic BBR treated1054.4 ± 9.5a172.2 ± 20.8d
Hyperuricemic 6-F-BBR treated1059.8 ± 6.2a186.4 ± 14.7d
Hyperuricemic 6-Cl-BBR treated1063.7 ± 6.1b,c222.4 ± 18.4c,e,f
Hyperuricemic 6-Br-BBR treated1064.3 ± 5.5b,c215.6 ± 25.8c,e,g
  • a Compared with normal control group: P < 0.001.

  • b Compared with hyperuricemic control group: P < 0.001.

  • c Compared with normal control group: P < 0.01.

  • d Compared with BBR-treated group: P < 0.05.

  • e Compared with hyperuricemic control group: P < 0.01.

  • f Compared with hyperuricemic 6-F-BBR group: P < 0.001.

  • g Compared with hyperuricemic 6-F-BBR group: P < 0.05.